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Practical Tuina
Acupressure
Notes for the Enquiring Student
By
James O’Sullivan C.Ac. (China)
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Methods of Locating Acupoints
There are hundreds of points on the human body, each of them
having its own location. In order to select the points correctly, we
need to locate them. In the clinic, correct location of acupoints is
closely related to the therapeutic result. So the ancient doctors
emphasized the location of points. In order to locate acupoints
accurately, the practitioner must understand the methods of
locating acupoints. In modern clinic, the commonly used methods
of point location include proportional measurements, finger
measurement and simple measurement.
Proportional Measurement
This method utilizes the bones and joints as landmarks to measure various portions of
the human body. It locates acupoints by means of respectively dividing the width or
length of various portions of the human body into definite numbers of equal units, as
the standard for measurement. This measurement is applicable on patients of different
sexes, ages and body sizes. This method was supplemented and revised by
generations of past dynasties, became a basic standard for point location. The
proportional measurements of the commonly used portions of the body are introduced
here.
Units of Measurement in Traditional Chinese Medicine
There is a very simple, accurate unit of measurement
used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, called the
‘CUN’.
1 Cun is the width of the thumb joint - as shown in
these diagrams.
The width of the index finger is also used in
conjunction with the thumb; for example, 3 thumbs
are equal to four fingers or 2 fingers are equal to 1.5 cun.
The measurements are always accurate for each individual. Obviously, it is essential
that the Measurements are those of the person being treated.
Throughout this manual, to avoid any confusion, measurements are always given in
either ‘Thumbs’ or ‘fingers’.
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Lu 01 Zhong Fu
Central Residence
Regulates Lung Qi and
stops cough, Stimulates the
descending of Lung Qi,
Disperses fullness from the chest and stops pain,
1 cun directly below Lu-2. 6
cun lateral to the Ren
channel.
Lu 02 Yun Men
Cloud door
Disperses fullness from the
chest Stimulates the
descending of Lung Qi
Stops cough
In the depression below the acromial extremity of the
clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the
Ren channel.
Lu 03 Tian Fu
On the medial aspect of the
upper arm, 3 cun below the
end of axillery fold, on the
radial side of m. biceps
brachii.
Lu 04 Xia Bai
On the medial aspect of the
upper arm, 1 cun below
Tain Fu Lu3, on the radial
side of m. biceps brachii.
Lu 05 Chi Ze
Foot Marsh
Clears Lung Heat,
Stimulates the descending
of Lung Qi,
Expels Phlegm from the Lungs,
Benefits the Bladder,
Relaxes the sinews,
in the transverse cubital
crease, on the radial side of
the biceps muscle tendon.
The point is located with the
elbow slightly flexed.
Lu 06 Kong Zui
Biggest Hole
Regulates Lung Qi and
causes Lung Qi to descend,
Clears Heat, Stops bleeding,
On the ulnar aspect of the
forearm, on the line joining
Tai Yuan Lu-9 and Chi Ze
Lu-5, 7 cun above the
transverse crease of wrist.
Lu-07 Lei Que Broken Sequence
Luo Connecting point,
Opening point, Conception
(Ren Mai) Vessel, Ma Dan-
yang Heavenly Star, Stimulates the descending
and dispersing of Lung Qi,
Circulates the Defensive Qi
and releases the Exterior,
Expels exterior Wind,
Opens the Directing Vessel,
Benefits the Bladder and
opens Water passages,
Opens the nose,
Communicates with the
Large Intestine,
At the origin of the styloid process of the radius, 1.5
cun above to the wrist
crease. Located point by
crossing index finger of one
hand over the thumb of
other.
Lu 08 Jing Qu
Channel canal
1 cun superior to the
transverse crease and Tai Yuan Lu9, on the medial
side of the styloid process
of the radius, level with the
highest spot.
Lu 09 Tai Yuan
Great Deep Pool
Resolves Phlegm,
Regulates Lung Qi, stops
cough,
Tonifies Lung Qi and Lung
Yin, Tonifies (Zong) Gathering
Qi,
Promotes the circulation of
blood and influences the
pulse,
Clears Lung and Liver Heat,
On the distal crease of the
wrist, at the lower border of
the trapezium on the radial
side.
Lu 10 Yu Ji
Fish Border
Clears Lung Heat Benefits
the throat
Proximal to the
metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb on the radial
border of the metacarpal
bone.
Lu 11 Shao Shang
Lesser Metal
Expels Wind (Exterior &
Interior)
Stimulates the dispersing
and descendjng of Lung Qj
Benefits the throat
Opens the orifices and promotes resuscitation
On the radial side of the
thumb, about 0.1 cun from
the
corner of the nail.
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LI 01 Shang Yang
Metal Yang
Clears Heat
Brightens the eyes
Benefits the throat
Calms the mind Expels Wind and Matters
Cold
On the radial side of the
index finger, about 0.1 cun
posterior to the corner of the
nail.
LI 02 Er Jian Second
Interval
Clears Heat
On the radial side of the
index finger, distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint,
at the junction of red and
white skin. Slightly flex the
finger.
LI 03 San Jian Third
Interval
Dispels exterior Wind
Clears Heat Brightens the
eyes Benefits the throat
When a loose fist is made, on the radial side of the
index finger, in a depression
proximal to the head of the
2nd. metacarpophalangeal
joint.
LI 04 HeGu Joining
Valley
Dispels, exterior Wind,
Releases the Exterior,
Stimulates the dispersing
function of the Lungs, Stops pain,
Removes obstructions from
channel,
Tonifies Qi and
consolidates the Exterior,
Harmonises ascending and
descending,
Midway between the
junction of the 1st. and 2nd
metacarpal bones and the
margin of the web.
LI 05 Yang Xi Yang
Stream
Expels Wind Releases the
Exterior Benefits the Throat
Stops pain
On the radial side, over the
wrist joint between the two
tendons of m. extensor
pollicis brevis and extensor
pollicis longus. When
thumb is tilted upwards,
point is in snuffbox.
LI 06 Pian Li Slanting
passage
Opens the Lung Water
passages
With the elbow flexed and
the radial side of the arm
upward, point is on a line
between Yang Xi (L.I.5) anf
Qu Chi (L.I.I 1), 3 cun
above Yang Xi.
LI 07 Wen Liu Warm
Flow
Clears Heat, Stops pain,
Expels Wind, Benefits the
throat,
With the elbow flexed and
the radial side of the arm
upward, point is on a line
between (L.I.5) and (L.I.
11), 5 cun above (L.I.5).
LI 08 Xia Lian
With the elbow flexed and
the radial side of the arm
upward, point is on a line
between Yang Xi (L.I.5)
and Qu Chi (L.I. 11), 4 cun
below Qu Chi
LI 09 Shang Lian
With the elbow flexed and
the radial side of the arm
upward, point is on a line between Yang Xi (L.I.5) anf
Qu Chi (L.I. 11), 3 cun
below Qu Chi
LI 10 Shou San Li Arm
3 Miles
Removes obstructions from
channel Tonifies Qi
With the elbow flexed and
the radial side of the arm
upward, point is on a line between Yang Xi (L.I.5)
and Qu Chi (L.I. 11), 2 cun
below Qu Chi, on the
medial aspect of the radius.
LI 11 QuChi Crooked
Pond
Expels exterior Wind,
Clears Heat,
Cools Blood,
Resolves Dampness, Regulates (Ying)Nutritive
Qi and Blood,
Benefits the sinews and
joints,
When elbow flexed is in the
depression at the lateral end
of the transverse cubital
crease, midway between
Lu5 and lateral epicondyle
of the humerus.
LI 12 Zhou Liao Elbow Seam
With the elbow flexed point
is superior to the epicondyle
of the humerus, about 1 cun
superolateral to Qu Chi, on
the medial aspect of the
humerus.
LI 13 Wu Li - Shou
Superior to the epicondyle
of the humerus, on a line between Qu Chi, and Jian
Yu (L,L 15) 3 cun above Qu
Chi.
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LI 14 Bi Nao
Arm and Scapula
Removes obstructions from
channel
Brightens the eyes
Resolves Phlegm and disperses masses
On the lower border of the
deltoid muscle and the
medial side of the humerus.
7 cun above L.I. 11.
LI 15 Jian Yu
Shoulder Transporting point
Benefits, sinews
Promotes circulation of Qi
in the channels
Stops pain Expels Wind
Directly below the anterior
border of the acromion, on
the upper portion of the m.
deltoideus, where a
depression is formed when
the arm is abducted.
LI 16 Ju Gu Great
Bone
Moves Blood locally Removes obstructions from
channel
Opens the chest
Subdues ascending
rebellious Qi
Stimulates the descending
of Lung Qi
Benefits the joints
In the upper aspect of the
shoulder, in the depression
between the acromial
extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.
LI 17 Tian Ding
On the lateral side of the
neck, 1 cun below Neck Fu
Tu (L.I.) 18, on the
posterior border of m.
sternocleidomastoideus.
LI 18 Fu Tu
Support the Prominence Benefits the throat
Relieves cough
Resolves Phlegm and
disperses masses
On the lateral side of the
neck, level with the tip of
the Adam's apple, between
the sternal head and the
clavicular head of m.
sternocleidomastoideus.
LI 19 He Liao - Nose
Directly below the lateral
margin of the nostril 0.5 cun lateral to Ren Zhong (Du
26).
LI 20 Ying Xiang
Welcome Fragrance
Dispels exterior Wind
In the nasolabial sulcus
(groove), at the level of the
midpoint of the lateral
border of ala nasi.
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St 01 Cheng Qi
Containing Tears
Expels Wind, Brightens the
eyes, Stops lacrymation
With the eyes looking
straight forward, the point is directly below the pupil,
between the eyeball and the
infraorbital ridge.
St 02 Si Bai
Four Whites
Expels Wind Brightens the
eyes
Below Chen Qi (St 1), in
the depression at the
infraorbital foramen.
St 03 Ju Liao
Big Bone
Expels Wind
Removes obstructions from
channel
Relieves swelling
Directly below Si bai (St 2)
at the level of the lower
border of ala nasi, on the
lateral side of the nasolabial
groove.
St 04 Di Cang
Earth Granary
Expels Wind
Removes obstructions from
channel
Benefits tendons and
muscles
Lateral to the corner of the
mouth, directly below Ju
Liao (St 3).
St 05 Da ying
1.3 cun anterior and lower
to the angle of mandible, in
the groove-like depression
appearing when cheek is
bulged.
St 06 Jiache
Jaw Chariot
Expels Wind
Removes obstructions from channel
One finger breath anterior
and superior to the lower
angle of the mandible where
m. masseter attaches at the
prominence of the muscle
when the teeth are clenched.
St 07 Xia Guan
Lower Gate
Removes obstructions from
channel Benefits the ear
At the lower border of the
zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the
condyloid process of the
mandible. Locate point with
mouth closed.
St O8 Tou Wei Head Support
Expels Wind, Relieves pain,
Brightens the eyes, Clears
Heat, Stops lacrymation,
Relieves dizziness,
0.5 cun within the anterior hairline at the corner of the
forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to
Shen ting (Du 24)
St 09 Ren Ying
Person's Welcome
Regulates Qi, Removes
masses, Benefits the throat,
Relieves swellings, Benefits
High Blood pressure,
Level with the Adams apple, just on the course of
the common carotid artery,
on the anterior border of m.
sternocleidomastoideus.
St 10 Shui Tu
1 cun below Renying St 9,
on the anterior border of
sternocleidomastoid muscle.
St 11 Qishe At the superior border of the
sternal extremity of the
clavicle, between the sternal
head and the clavicular head
of the sternocleidomastoid
muscle.
St 12 Que Pen
Empty Basin
Subdues rebellious Qi
In the midpoint of the
supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the Ren meridian.
St 13 Qi Hu
At the lower border of the
middle of the clavical, 4 cun
lateral to the Ren meridian.
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St 14 Ku Fang
In the 1st. intercostals
space, 4 cun lateral to the
Ren meridian.
St 15 Wu Yi In the 2nd. intercostals
space, 4 cun lateral to the
Ren meridian.
St 16 Ying Chuang
hi the 3rd. intercostals
space, 4 cun lateral to the
Ren meridian.
St 17 Ruzhong
In the 4th. intercostals
space, in the centre of the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the
Ren meridian.
St 18 Ru Gen Breast Root
Regulates Stomach Qi
Regulates the breast and
lactation Dispels stagnation
hi the 5th. intercostals
space, directly below
nipple, 4 cun lateral to the Ren meridian.
St l9 Bu Rong
6 cun above the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to Ju que (Ren
14).
St 20 Cheng man
5 cun above the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to Shang wan
(Ren 13).
St 21 Liang Men
Beam Door
Regulates the Stomach,
subdues rebellious Qi, Stops
vomiting, Relieves pain,
4 cun above the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to
Zhong wan (Ren 12).
Guan Men
St 22 Pass Gate restores the descending of
Stomach Qi, dissolves
accumulations in the
epigastria,
3 cun above the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to Jian
St 23 TaiYi
2 cun above the umbilicus.
2 cun lateral to Xia wan
(Ren 10).
St 24 Huarou Men 1 cun above the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to Shui fen
(Ren 9).
St 25 Tian Shu
Heavenly Pillar
Promotes the function of the
Intestines,
Clears Heat,
regulates Qi,
Relieves retention of food,
2 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus.
St 26 Wai Ling
1 cun below the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to Yin jiao
(Ren 7),
St 27 Da Ju
Big Great
Regulates Stomach Qi
2 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shi men
(Ren 5).
St 28 Shui Dao
Water passage
Benefits urination, Opens
the Water passages,
Benefits Difficult Urination
Syndrome, Regulates
menstruation, Stops pain,
3 cun below the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to Guan yaun (Ren 4).
St 29 Gui Lai
Returning
Relieves stagnation of
Blood
4 cun below the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to
Zhongji(Ren3).
St 30 Qi Chong Penetrating Qi
Regulates Stomach Qi,
Regulates the Penetrating
Vessel, Promotes Essence,
Tonifies the Sea of Food,
Regulates Blood
5 cun below the umbilicus,
2 cun lateral to Ren 2.
St 31 Bi Guan
Thigh Gate
Removes obstruction from
the channel
At cross point of line
directly down from anterio superior iliac spine and line
level with lower bor. of
symphysis pubis, in
depression on lateral side of
m. sartorius, when thigh is
flexed.
St 32 Fu Tu
Hidden Rabbit
Removes obstruction from
channel, Expels Wind Heat
On the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine
and lateral border of the
patella, 6 cun above the
laterosuperior border of the
patella, in m. rectus femoris.
St 33 Yin Shi
When knee is flexed, point
is 3 cun above the
laterosuperior border of the
patella, on line joining laterosuperior border of the
patella and the anterior
superior iliac spine
St 34 Liang Qiu
Beam Mound
Subdues rebellious Stomach
Qi, Removes obstructions
from channel, Expels
Dampness and Wind,
Relieves retention of food,
stops pain, When knee is flexed, point
is 2 cun above the
laterosuperior border of the
patella.
St 35 Du Bi
Calf Nose
Invigorates the channel,
Relieves swelling, Stops
pain
When knee is flexed, point is at the lower border of the
patella, in the depression
lateral to the patellar
ligament.
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St 36 Zu San Li
Three Miles of the Foot
Benefits Stomach and
Spleen, Tonifies Qi and
Blood, Dispels Cold,
Strengthens the body, Brightens the eyes,
Regulates Ying and Wei Qi,
Regulates the Intestines,
Raises Yang,
3 cun below Dubi (St35), 1
finger breath from the
anterior crest of the Tibia, in
the m. tibialis anterior.
St 37 Shang Ju Xu
Upper Great Emptiness
Regulates the function of Stomach and Large
Intestines, Eliminates Damp
Heat, Dispels retention of
Food, Calms asthma,
3 cun below Zu san li St36.
1 finger breath from the
anterior crest of the Tibia, in
the m. tibialis anterior.
St 38 Tiao Kou
Narrow Opening
Removes obstruction from channel
2 cun below Shang ju xu (St
37), midway between Dubi
(St 35) and Jie xi (St 41).
St 39 Xia Ju Xu
Lower Great Emptiness
Regulates the function of
Stomach and Intestines,
Eliminates Damp Heat,
Eliminates Wind Damp,
Stops pain, 3 cun below St37 1 finger
breath from the anterior
crest of the Tibia, in the m
tibialis anterior,
St 40 Feng Long
Abundant Bulge
Resolves Phlegm and
Damp, Calms asthma,
Clears Heat, Calms and
clears the mind, Opens the chest,
8 cun superior to the
external malleolus. 1 finger
breath lateral to Tiao Kuo
St38. 2 cun below St37)
St 41 JieXi
Dispersing Stream
Removes obstruction from
channel, Eliminates Wind,
Clears Heat, Clears the
mind, Brightens the eyes Dorsum of foot, midpoint of
transverse crease of ankle
joint, level with tip of the
external malleolus, in
depression between tendons
of m. extensor digitorum
longus and lallucia longus.
St 42 Chong Yang
Rushing Yang
Tonifies Stomach and
Spleen, Calms the Mind, Removes obstruction from
channel
Distal to Jie Xi S41, at the
highest point of the dorsum
of the foot, in the depression
between the 2nd. & 3rd.
metatarsal bones and the
cuneiform bone.
St 43 Xian Gu
Sinking Valley Eliminates Wind and Heat,
Removes obstruction from
channel,
In the depression distal to
the junction of the 2nd. &
3rd. metatarsal bones.
St 44 Nei Ting Inner courtyard
Clears Heat, Eliminates
fullness, Regulates Qi, Stops pain, Promotes
digestion, Eliminates Wind
from the face,
Proximal to the web margin
between the 2nd. and 3rd.
toes, in the depression distal
and lateral to the 2nd.
metatarsodigital joint.
St 45 Li Dui
Sick mouth Calms the Mind, Brightens
the eyes, Clears the Heart,
Relieves retention of food,
At the lateral side in the
outer corner of the nail of
the 2nd. toe.
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Sp 01 Yin Bai
Hidden White
Strengthens the Spleen,
Regulates Blood, Calms the
Mind
At the medial corner of the root of the nail of the great
toe.
Sp 02 Da Du
Big Capital
Strengthens the Spleen,
Promotes digestion, Clears
Heat
On the medial and distal to
the 1st. metatarsophalangeal
joint.
Sp 03 Tai Bai
Greater White
Strengthens the Spleen,
Resolves Damp,
Strengthens the spine,
On the medial and proximal
to the 1st.
metatarsophalangeal joint.
at the junction of the red
and white skin.
Sp 04 Gong Sun
Minute Connecting
channels
Tonifies Stomach and
Spleen, Regulates the
Penetrating Vessel, Stops
bleeding, Dispels fullness,
Pacifies the Stomach,
Removes obstructions,
Regulates menstruation,
In the depression distal and
inferior to the base of the 1st. metatarsal bone. 1 cun
posterior to Sp3, at the
junction of the red and
white skin.
Sp 05 Shang Qiu
Gold Mound
Strengthens Stomach and
Spleen, Resolves Damp
In the depression distal and
inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between
the tuberosity of the
navicular bone and the tip
of the medial malleolus.
Sp 06 San Yin Jiao
Three Yin Meeting
Strengthens the Spleen,
Resolves Damp, Promotes
the function of the Liver
and the smooth flowing of
Liver Qi, Tonifies the
Kidneys, Nourishes Blood
and Yin, Benefits urination, Regulates the uterus, Moves
Blood and eliminates stasis,
Cools Blood, Stops pain,
Calms the Mind,
3 cun above the tip of the
medial malleolus, near the
posterior border of the
Tibia.
Sp 07 Lou Gu
3 cun above Sp6. The tip
of of the medial malleolus
to lower border of the
medial condyle of the Tibia
is 13 cun. One finger breath
lateral to the posterior
border of the Tibia
Sp 08 Di Ji
Earth pivot
Removes obstructions from the channel, Regulates Qi
and Blood, Regulates the
uterus, Stops pain,
7 cun above Sp6. One
finger breath lateral to the
posterior border of the
Tibia. The tip of of the
medial malleolus to lower
border of the medial
condyle of the Tibia is 13
cun.
Sp 09 Yin Ling Quan
Yin Mound Spring
Resolves Dampness,
Benefits the Lower Burner,
Benefits urination, Removes
obstructions from the
channel,
Is in the depression on the
inferior border of the medial
condyle of the Tibia at the
posterior border of the Tibia.
Sp 10 Xue Hai
Sea of Blood
Cools the Blood, Removes
stasis of Blood, Regulates
menstruation, Tonifies
Blood,
2 cun above the medial
epicondyle of the femur, at
the protuberance of the m.
vastus medialis.
Sp 11 Ji Men
6 cun above Xuehai (Sp 10),
on the line drawn from
Xuehai to Chongmen (Sp
12).
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Sp 12 Chong Men
Rushing Door
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Tonifies Yin
Superior to the lateral end
of the inguinal groove, on the lateral side of the
femoral artery, at the level
of the upper border of
symphsis pubis, 3.5 cun
lateral to Qugu (Ren 2)
Sp 13 Fu She
0.7 cun laterosuperior to
Chongmen (Sp 12), 4 cun
lateral to the Ren meridian.
Sp 14 Fu Jie
1.3 cun below Daheng (Sp
15), 4 cun lateral to the Ren
meridian, on the lateral side
of m. rectus abdominis.
Sp 15 Da Heng
Big Horizontal Stroke
Strengthens the Spleen,
Strengthens the Limbs, Resolves Damp, Regulates
Qi, Stops pain, Promotes the
function of the Large
Intestine,
4 cun lateral to the centre of
the umbilicus, on the lateral
side of m. rectus abdominis.
Sp 16 Fu Ai
3 cun above Daheng (Sp
15), 4 cun lateral to Jianli (Ren 11).
Sp 17 Shi Dou
In the 5th. intercostal space,
6 cun lateral to the Ren
meridian.
Sp 18 Tian Xi
In the 4th. intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren
meridian.
Sp 19 Xiong Xiang
In the 3rd. intercostal space,
6 cun lateral to the Ren
meridian.
Sp 20 Zhou Rong
In the 2nd. intercostal space,
6 cun lateral to the Ren
meridian.
Sp 21 Da Bao
General Control
Moves Blood in the Blood
Connecting channels
On the mid axillary line, 6
cun below the axilla,
midway between the axilla
and the free end of the 11th.
rib.
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Ht 01 Ji Quan
Supreme spring
Nourishes Heart Yin
Clears Empty Heat
In the centre of the
armpit, on the medial side of axillary artery.
Ht 02 Qing Ling
3 cun superior to the medial
epicondyle of the humerus,
in the groove of the biceps
brachii muscle on the ulnar
aspect. 3 cun above H3 on a
line to H1
Ht 03 Shao Hai Lesser Yin Sea
Removes obstructions from
channel
Calms the Mind
Clears Heat At the
medial end of the transverse
cubital crease when the
elbow is flexed. or midpoint
between P3 and medial
epicondyle of humerus.
Ht 04 Ling Dao
Mind Path
Removes obstructions from
channel On the ulnar side
of the wrist, between the
tendons of flexor carpi
ulnaris muscle and flexor
digitorum supersicialis
muscle, 2 cun superior to
H7.
Ht 05 Tong Li Inner Communication
Calms the Mind,
Tonifies Heart Qi,
Opens into the tongue,
Benefits the Bladder,
On the ulnar side
of the forearm, proximal to
the wrist between the
tendons of flexor carpi
ulnaris muscle and flexor
digitorum supersicialis muscle, 1 cun superior to
H7.
Ht 06 Yin Xi
Yin Accumulation
Nourishes Heart Yin
Clears Heat
Stops sweating
Calms the Mind On the
ulnar side of the wrist,
between the tendons of
flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
and flexor digitorum
supersicialis muscle, 0.5 cun superior to H7.
Ht 07 Shen Men
Mind Door
Calms the Mind,
Nourishes Heart Blood,
Opens the orifices,
Along the most
distal skin crease of the
wrist on the ulnar side of the
flexor carpi ulnaris muscle,
on the radial side of the pisiform bone.
Ht 08 Shao Fu
Lesser Yin Mansion
Clears Heart Fire, Heart
Empty Heat and Heart
Phlegm Fire
Calms the Mind Between
the 4th & 5th metacarpal
bone, posterior to the
metacarpo- phalangeal joint, on transverse crease of
palm. Point is touched by
the tip of the little finger
when fist is clenched
Ht 09 Shao Chong
Lesser Yin Rushing
Clears Heat,
Subdues Wind,
Opens the Heart orifices,
Relieves fullness,
Restores consciousness, About 0.1 cun
posterior to the corner of the
vallum unguis on the radial
side of the little finger.
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SI 01 Shaoze
Lesser Marsh
Expels Wind Heat,
Subdues Wind,
Opens the orifices,
Removes obstructions from channel,
Promotes lactation and
production of milk,
On the ulnar side of the
little finger, about 1 fen
proximal to the corner of
the nail.
SI 02 Qian Gu
Front Valley
Clears Heat
When a loose fist is made, point is on the Ulnar side,
distal to the 5th.
metacarpophalangel joint on
the junction of the red and
white skin
SI 03 Hou Xi
Back Stream
Eliminates interior Wind
from Governing (Du)
Vessel, Expels exterior Wind,
Benefits the sinews,
Resolves Dampness,
Resolves jaundice,
Clears the Mind,
Make loose fist, Point is on
the Ulnar side, on the end of
the transvease crease,
proximal to the 5th.
metacarpophalangel joint on
the junction of the red and
white skin.
SI 04 Wan Gu
Wrist Bone
Removes obstructions from
channel
Eliminates Damp Heat
Distal to the hamate bone
on the junction of the red
and white skin
SI 05 Yang Gu Yang Valley
Clears the mind,
Removes obstructions from
channel,
Expels exterior Damp Heat,
Proximal to the hamate
bone, in a depression
between the styloid process
and the triquetral bone, on
the junction of the red and
white skin
SI 06 Yang Lao
Nourishing the Old Benefits sinews
Benefits the eyes
Removes obstructions from
channel
On the head of the ulna
where there is seam when
the palms turns to the chest.
SI 07 Zhi Zheng
Branch to Heart Channel
Removes obstructions from
channel, Calms the Mind 5 cun above the wrist, on
the border of the ulna, on a
line joining Yang Gu S.I.5
and Xiao Hai S.I.8
SI 08 Xiao Hai
Small Intestine Sea
Resolves Damp Heat
Removes obstructions from
channel
Calms the Mind When elbow is flexed, In
the fossa between the ulnar
olecranon and the medial
epicondyle of the humerus.
SI 09 Jian Zhen
Upright Shoulder
1 cun above the posterior
end of the axillary fold.
SI 10 Nao Shu
Humerus Transporting Point
Straight above S.I.9 in the
depression below the spine
of the scapula.
SI 11 Tian Zong
Heavenly Attribution
1 cun below the midpoint of
the lower border of the
spine.
SI 12 Bing Feng
Watching Wind
1 cun above the midpoint of
the lower border of the
spine.
SI 13 Qu Yuan
Bend Wall
On the upper border of the
spine, 1 cun lateral to the
medial end.
SI 14 Jian Wai Shu
Transport point of Outside of Shoulder
3 cun from Du 13, which is
below the spinous process
of the 1st. thoracic vertebra.
SI 15 Jian Hong Shu
Transport point of Centre of
Shoulder
2 cun from Du 14, which is
below the spinous process
of the 7th. cervical vertebra.
SI 16 Tian Chuang
Level with the laryngeal
prominence, on the
posterior border of the
sternocleidomastoid muscle.
SI 17 Tian Rong
Heaven Appearance
Resolves Damp Heat,
Expels Fire Poison,
Removes obstructions from channel
Level with the angle of the
mandible, on the anterior
border of the
sternocleidomastoid muscle.
SI 18 Quan Liao
Zygoma Crevice
Expels Wind, Relieves pain
On the lower border of the
zygomatic bone, directly
below the external canthus.
SI 19 Ting Gong
Listening Palace
Benefits the ears
Anterior to the tragus,
where a depression is
formed when the
mouth is open.
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UB 01 Jing Ming
Eye Brightness
Expels Wind, Clears Heat,
Brightens the eyes, Stops
pain, Stops itching, Stops
lacrymation, On the margin of the orbit
and 0.1 cun superior to the
inner cantus.
UB 02 Zan Zhu
Collecting Bamboo
Expels Wind, Brightens the
eyes, Soothes the Liver,
Removes obstructions from
the channel , Stops pain,
At the medial end of the
eyebrow, on the supra orbital notch.
UB 03 Mei Chong
Directly above UB 2, on the
hairline superior to the
medial end of the eyebrow,
0.5 cun inside the hairline
and midway between Shen
Ting DU-24 and Qu Chi
UB-4.
UB 04 Qu Chi
0.5 cun inside the hairline,
1.5 cun lateral to the
midline.
One third of the distance
laterally from Shen Ting
DU-24 to Tou Wei ST-8.
UB 05 Wu Chi
Five Places Subdues interior Wind,
Restores consciousness
1.5 cun lateral to the
midline and 1.5 cun
superior to the hairline and
directly above Qu Chi UB-
4.
UB 06 Cheng Guang
1.5 cun lateral to the midline and 1.5 cun
superior to Wu Chi UB-5.
UB 07 Tong Tian Reaching Heaven
Subdues Wind, Clears the
nose, Brightens the eyes,
Stops convulsions, Opens
the orifices
1.5 cun lateral to the
midline and 1.5 cun
posterior to Cheng Guang
UB-6.
UB 08 Luo Que
1.5 cun lateral to the
midline and 1.5 cun
posterior to Tong Tian UB-
7.
UB 09 Yu Zhen
At the superior border of the
occipital protuberance and 1.3 cun lateral to Midline or
Nao Hu DU-17.
UB 10 Tian Zhu
Heaven Pillar
Expels Wind, Clears the
brain, Opens the orifices,
Soothes the sinews,
Brightens the eyes,
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Invigorates the lower back,
1.3 cun lateral to the
midline or Ya Men DU-15,
on the lateral margin of the
trapezius muscle. 0.5 cun
within the posterior hairline.
UB 11 Da Zhu
Big Reed
Nourishes Blood, Expels
Wind, Strengthens bones,
Soothes the sinews, Releases the Exterior,
1.5 cun lateral to the inferior
spinous process of the 1st.
thoracic vertebra. (In the
space between it and the
lower vertabra)
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UB 12 Feng Men
Wind Door
Expels and prevents exterior
Wind, Releases the exterior,
Stimulates the Lung
dispersing function, Regulates Yuan and Wei
Qi.
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 2nd. thoracic
vertebra. (In the space
between it and the lower
vertabra)
UB 13 Fei Shu
Lung Back Transporting
Point Stimulates the Lung
dispersing and descending
function, Regulates Lung
Qi, Regulates Yuan and
Wei Qi, Tonifies Lung Qi,
Stops cough, Clears Heat,
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 3th. thoracic vertebra
on a level with the spine of
the scapula.
UB 14 Jue Yin Shu Terminal Yin Back
Regulates the Heart, Calms
the Mind
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 4th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 15 Xin Shu
Heart Transporting Point
Calms the Mind, Clears Heat, Stimulates the brain,
Invigorates Blood,
Nourishes the Heart,
Nourishes Heart Yin,
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 5th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 16 Du Shu
Governing Vessel Back
Transporting Point Regulates the Heart,
Invigorates Blood
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 6th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 17 Ge Shu
Diaphragm Back
Transporting Point
Nourishes Blood,
Invigorates Blood, Opens
the chest, Removes obstructions from
diaphragm, Pacifies
Stomach Qi, Tonifies Qi
and Blood, Clears Heat,
Calms the Mind,
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 7th. thoracic vertebra
on a level with the inferior
angle of the scapula.
UB 18 Gan Shu Liver Back Transporting
Point
Benefits Liver and Gall
Bladder, Resolves Damp
Heat, Moves stagnant Qi,
Benefits the eyes,
Eliminates Wind,
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 9th. thoracic vertebra
UB 19 Dan Shu
Gall Bladder Back
Transporting Point
Resolves Damp Heat in
Liver and Gall Bladder,
Pacifies the Stomach,
Relaxes the diaphragm
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 10th. thoracic
vertebra
UB 20 Pi Shu
Spleen Back Transporting
Point
Tonifies Spleen and
Stomach, Resolves Damp,
Nourishes Blood, 1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 11th. thoracic
vertebra
UB 21 Wei Shu
Stomach Back Transporting
Point
Regulates and tonifies
Stomach Qi, Resolves
Damp, Pacifies the
Stomach, Relieves retention of food,
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 12th. thoracic
vertebra
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UB 22 San Jiao Shu
San Jiao Back Transporting
Point
Resolves DampnessOpens
the Water
passagesRegulates the transformation of fluids in
the lower burner
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 1st. lumbar vertebra
UB 23 Shen Shu
Kidney Back Transporting
Point
Tonifies the Kidneys and
Nourishes the Kidney
Essence, Strengthens the lower back, Nourishes
Blood, Benefits the bones
and Marrow, Resolves
Dampness, Strengthens the
Kidney function of
reception of Qi, Brightens
the eyes, Benefits the ears,
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 2nd. lumbar vertebra
UB 24 Qi Hai Shu
Sea of Qi Back
Transporting Point
Strengthens the lower back,
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Regulates Qi
and Blood, Tonifying
Kidney Yang disperses
Cold,
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process of the 3rd. lumbar vertebra
UB 25 Da Chang Shu
Large Intestine Back
Transporting Point
Promotes the function of the
Large Intestine, Strengthens
the lower back, Removes
obstructions from the
channel, Relieves fullness
and swelling, 1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 4th. lumbar vertebra
UB 26 Guan Yuan Shu
Origin Gate Back
Transporting Point
Strengthens the lower back,
Removes obstructions from
channel
1.5 cun beside the inferior
end of the spinous process
of the 5th. lumbar vertebra
UB 27 Xiao Chang Shu
Small Intestine Back
Transporting Point
Promotes the function of the
Small Intestine, Resolves
Dampness, Clears Heat,
Benefits urination,
1.5 cun lateral to the
midline of the back, level to
the 1st. posterior sacral
foramen, in the depression
between the medial border of the posterior superior
iliac spine and the sacrum.
UB 28 Pang Guang Shu
Bladder Back Transporting
Point
Regulates the Bladder,
Resolves Dampness, Clears
Heat, Stops Pain, Eliminates
stagnation, Opens the Water
passages in the Lower Burner, Strengthens the
loins,
Level with the 2nd.
posterior sacral foramen,
1.5 cun lateral to Governing
Meridian, in the depression
between lower medial
border of the posterior
superior iliac spine of
sacrum
UB 29 Zhong Lu Shu 1.5 cun lateral to the
midline of the back at the
level of the 3rd. posterior
sacral foramen.
UB 30 Bai Huan Shu
White Ring Back
Transporting Point
1.5 cun lateral to the
midline of the back at the
level of the 4th. posterior sacral foramen.
UB 31 Shang Liao
Upper Crevice
Regulates the Lower
Burner, Tonifies the
Lumbar region and knees,
Nourishes the Kidneys
On the 1st. posterior sacral
foramen and about midway
between the posterosuperior
iliac spine and the median
line.
UB 32 Ci Liao
Second Crevice
Regulates the Lower
Burner, Tonifies the
Lumbar region and knees,
Nourishes the Kidneys
On the 2nd. posterior sacral
foramen and about midway
between the posterosuperior
iliac spine and the median
line.
UB 33 Zhong Liao
Central Crevice
Regulates the Lower
Burner, Tonifies the
Lumbar region and knees,
Nourishes the Kidneys
On the 3th. posterior sacral
foramen and about midway
between Zhong Lu Shu UB
29 and the median line.
UB 34 Xia Liao
Lower Crevice
Regulates the Lower
Burner, Tonifies the
Lumbar region and knees,
Nourishes the Kidneys
On the 4th. posterior sacral
foramen and about midway
between Bai Huan Shu UB-
30 and the median line.
UB 35 Hui Yang 0.5 cun lateral to the median
line and level with the
superior border of the
coccyx.
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UB 36 Cheng Fu
Receiving Support
In the middle of the gluteal
sulcus, at the posterior
midline of the thigh.
UB 37 Yin Men
Huge Gate
6 cun inferior to Cheng Fu,
UB 36, and in the centre of
the back of the thigh.
UB 38 Fu Xi
Rich for the Vitals
Correspondence
On the lateral side of the
popliteal fossa, and 1 cun
superior to Wei Yang, UB 39
UB 39 Wei Yang
Supporting Yang
Opens the Water passages
in the Lower Burner,
Stimulates the
transformation and
excretion of fluids in the
Lower Burner, Benefits the
Bladder On the lateral side of the
popliteal fossa, beside Wei
Zhong, UB 40 at the inner
margin of the biceps
femoris muscle.
UB 40 Wei Zhong
Supporting Middle
Clears Heat, Resolves
Dampness, Relaxes the
sinews, Removes
obstructions from the channel, Cools Blood,
Eliminates stasis of Blood,
Clears Summer Heat
In the middle of the
popliteal fossa.
UB 41 Fu Fen
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinious process
of the 2nd. thoracic
vertebra. (In the space between it and the lower
vertabra)
UB 42 Po Hu
Door of the Corporeal Soul
Stimulates the descending
of Lung Qi, Regulates Qi,
Clears Heat, Stops cough
and asthma, Subdues
rebellious Qi
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinious process
of the 3th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 43 Gao Huang Shu
Vitals
Tonifies Qi of the whole
body, Strengthens
Deficiency, Nourishes
Essence, Nourishes Lung
Yin, Invigorates the Mind,
Stops cough and calms
asthma,
In the depression of the
medial border of the
scapula, 3 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous
process of the 4th. thoracic
vertebra.
UB 44 Shen Tang
Mind Hall
Calms the Mind
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinous process
of the 5th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 45 Yi Xi
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinous process
of the 6th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 46 Ge Guan
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinous process
of the 7th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 47 Hun Men Door of the Ethereal Soul
Regulates Liver Qi, Roots
the Ethereal Soul
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinous process
of the 9th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 48 Yang Gang
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinous process
of the 10th. thoracic vertebra.
UB 49 Yi She
Thought Shelter
Tonifies the Spleen
Stimulates memory and
concentration
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinous process
of the 11th. thoracic
vertebra.
UB 50 Wei Cang
3 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process
of the 12th. thoracic
vertebra.
UB 51 Huang Men
Vitals Door
Regulates the Triple Burner,
Ensures the smooth spread
of the Triple Burner Qi to
the Heart region
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinous process of the 1st. lumbar vertebra.
UB 52 Zhi Si
Room of Will Power
Tonifies the Kidneys,
Strengthens the back,
Reinforces the will power,
3 cun lateral to the lower
end of the spinous process
of the 2nd. lumbar vertebra.
UB 53 Bao Huang
Bladder Vitals
Opens the Water passages
in the Lower Burner,
Stimulates the
transformation and
excretion of fluids
3 cun lateral to the midpoint
of the 2nd. sacral vertebra.
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UB 54 Zhi Bian
Lowermost Edge
In the depression 3 cun
lateral to the sacral hiatus or
spinous process of the 4th
sacral vertebra.
UB 55 He Yang
2 cun inferior to Wei Zhong
UB 40, where the two heads
of the gastrocnemius muscle
meet.
UB 56 Cheng Jin
Midway between He Yang
UB 55 and Cheng Shan UB
57 in the centre of the belly of the gastronemius muscle.
UB 57 Cheng Shan
Supporting Mountain
Relaxes the sinews,
Invigorates Blood, Clears
Heat, Removes obstructions
from the channel
Inferior to the belly of the
gastronemius muscle,
midway between Wei Zhong UB 40 and the upper
border of the calcaneum.
UB 58 Fei Yang
Flying Up
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Strengthens the
Kidneys
7 cun superior to Kun Lun,
UB 60, posterior to the
fibula, at the lateral side of
the gastronemius muscle.
UB 59 Fu Yang
Instep Yang
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Invigorates the
Yang Heel Vessel,
Strengthens the back
3 cun superior to Kun Lun,
UB 60, posterior to the
fibula.
UB 60 Kun Lun
Kunlun ( Mountains )
Expels Wind, Removes
obstructions from the
channel, Relaxes the
sinews, Clears Heat,
Invigorates Blood,
Strengthens the back
In the depression, midway
between the tendo calcaneus
and the lateral malleolus.
UB 61 Pu Shen
Servants Aide Inferior to the external
malleolus, posterior to the
calcanueum, or 2 cun
directly below Kun Lun,
UB 60.
UB 62 Shen Mai
Ninth Channel
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Benefits the
eyes, Relaxes sinews,
Opens the Yang Heel Vessel, Clears the Mind,
Eliminates interior Wind
In the depression 0.5 cun
below the lower border of
the external malleolus,
directly below the tip. In
the depression inferior to
the lateral malleolus.
UB 63 Jin Men
Golden Door Clears Heat, Stops pain
1 cun inferior and distal to
Shen Mai, UB 62, in the
depression below cuboid
bone.
UB 65 Shu Gu
Binding bone
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Clears Heat,
Eliminates Wind
On the posterior lateral part of the head of the 5th.
metatarsal bone, at the
external aspect of the foot.
UB 64 Jing Gu
Capitol Bone
Clears Heat, Eliminates
Wind, Calms the Mind,
Clears the brain,
Strengthens the back
On the inferior border of the
tuberosity of the 5th. metatarsal bone, at the
external aspect of the foot.
UB 66 Tong Gu
Passing Valley
Clears Heat, Removes
obstructions from the
channel, Eliminates Wind,
In the depression on the
anterior lateral part of the
5th. metatarso- phalangeal joint.
UB 67 Zhi Yin
Reaching Yin
Eliminates Wind, Removes
obstructions from the
channel, Invigorates Blood,
Clears the eye
About 0.1 cun posterior to
the lateral corner of the
vallum unguis of the little
toe.
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K 01 Yong Quan
Bubbling Spring
Tonifies Yin, Clears Heat,
Subdues Wind, Subdues
Empty Heat, Calms the
Mind, Restores consciousness, Clears the
brain,
On the sole, in the
depression when the foot is
in plantar flexion, approx. at
the junction of the anterior
third and posterior two
thirds of the sole.
K 02 Ran Gu
Blazing Valley
Clears Empty Heat, Invigorates the Yin Heel
Vessel, Cools Blood,
Anterior and inferior to the
medial malleolus, in the
depression on the lower
border of the tuberousity of
the navicular bone.
K 03 Tai Xi
Greater Stream
Tonifies the Kidneys, Benefits Essence,
Strengthens the lower back
and knees, Regulates the
uterus,
In the depression between
the medial malleolus and
the tendo calcaneus, at the
level with the tip of the
medial malleolus.
K 04 Da Zhong
Big Bell Strengthens the back,
Lifts the spirit,
Posterior and inferior to the
medial malleolus, in the
depression medial to the
attachment of tendo
calcaneus.
K 05 Shui Quan
Water Spring
Benefits urination, Promotes circulation of
Blood, Stops abdominal
pain, Regulates the uterus,
1 directly below Tai Xi K3,
in the depression anterior
and superior to the medial
side of the tuberousity of
the calcaneum.
K 06 Zhao Hai
Shining Sea
Nourishes Yin, Benefits the
eyes, Calms the Mind,
Invigorates the Yin Heel
Vessel, Cools Blood, Benefits the throat,
Promotes the function of the
uterus, Opens the chest,
In the depression of the
lower border of the medial
malleolus, or 1 cun below
the medial malleolus.
K 07 Fu Liu
Returning Current
Tonifies the Kidneys,
Resolves Damp, Eliminates
oedema, Strengthens the lower back, Regulates
sweating,
2 cun directly above Tai Xi
K3, on the anterior border
of tendo calcaneus.
K 08 Jiao Xin
Meeting the Spleen channel
Removes obstruction from
the channel, Stops abdominal pain, Removes
masses, Regulates
menstruation,
0.5 cun anterior to Fu Liu
K7, 2 cun above Tai Xi K3
posterior to the medial
border of tibia.
K 09 Zhu Bin
Guest Building
Calms the Mind, Tonifies
Kidney Yin, Opens the
chest, Regulates the Yin
Linking Vessel, 5 cun directly above Tai Xi
K3, at the lower end of the
belly of m. gastrocnemius,
on the line drawn between
Tai Xi and Yin Qu K10.
K 10 Yin Gu
Yin Valley
Expels Dampness from the
Lower Burner, Tonifies
Kidney Yin,
With knee flexed, the point is on the medial side of the
popliteal fossa, between
tendons m. semitendinosus
& semimembranosus at the
level with Wei Zhong B40
K 11 Heng Gu
Transverse Bone
5 cun below the umbilicus,
on the superior border of
symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to Qu Gu Ren2.
K 12 Da He
Great Brightness
4 cun below the umbilicus,
0.5 cun lateral to Zhong Ji
Ren 3.
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K 13 Qi Xue
Qi Hole
Tonifies Kidney Yin and
Essence, Removes
obstruction from channel,
3 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Guan
Yuan Ren 4.
K 14 Si Man
Four Full
2 cun below the umbilicus,
0.5 cun lateral to Shi Men
Ren 5.
K 15 Zhong Zhu - abdo
Middle Flowing Out
1 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Yin Jiao
Ren7.
K 16 Huang Shu
Vitals Transporting Point
Removes obstruction from
the channel, Tonifies the
Kidneys, Benefits the Heart,
0.5 cun lateral to the
umbilicus level with Shen
Que Ren8.
K 17 Shang Qu
Merchant Crooked
2 cun above the umbilicus,
0.5 cun lateral to Xia Wan
Ren10.
K 18 Shi Guan
Stone Border
3 cun above the umbilicus,
0.5 cun lateral to Jian Li ren11.
K 19 Yin Du
Yin Capital
4 cun above the umbilicus,
0.5 cun lateral to Zhong
Wan ren 12
K 20 Tong Gu
Through The Valley
5 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Shang
Wan ren13
K 21 You Men
Dark Gate
6 cun above the umbilicus,
0.5 cun lateral to Ju Que
ren14
K 22 Bu Lang
Walking On The Verandah
In the 5th. intercostal space,
2 cun lateral to the Ren
channel.
K 23 Shen Feng
Mind Seal
Tonifies the Kidneys, Calm
the Mind,
In the 4th. intercostal space,
2 cun lateral to the Ren
channel.
K 24 Ling Xu
Spirit Burial Ground
Tonifies the Kidneys, Calm the Mind,
In the 3rd. intercostal space,
2 cun lateral to the Ren
channel.
K 25 Shen Cang
Mind Storage
Tonifies the Kidneys, Calm
the Mind,
In the 2nd. intercostal space,
2 cun lateral to the Ren channel.
K 26 Yu Zhong
Amidst Elegance
In the 1st. intercostal space,
2 cun lateral to the Ren
channel.
K 27 Shu Fu
Transporting point Mansion
Stimulates the Kidney
function of reception of Qi,
Subdues rebellious Qi, Stops cough, Calms asthma,
Resolves Phlegm,
In the depression on the
lower border of the clavicle,
2 cun lateral to the Ren
channel.
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GB 01 Tong Zi Liao
Pupil Crevice
Expels Wind Heat, Clears
Fire, Brightens the eyes,
Local point,
0.5 cun lateral to the outer cantus, in the depression on
the lateral side of the orbit.
GB 02 Ting Hui
Hearing Convergence
Removes obstructions from
channel, Benefits the ears,
Expels exterior Wind,
Anterior to the intertragic
notch, at the posterior
border of the condyloid process of the mandible.
located when mouth is
open.
GB 03 Shang Guan
In the front of ear, on the
upper border of the
zygomatic arch, in the
depression directly above
Xia Guan St 7
GB 04 Han Yan Within the hairline of the
temporal region, at the
junction of the upper 1/4
and the lower 3/4 of the
distance between Tou Wei
(St 8) and Qu Bin (GB 7)
GB 05 Xuan Lu
Hanging Skull
Within the hairline of the
temporal region, midway of the border line connecting
Tou Wei (St 8) and Qu Bin
(GB 7)
GB 06 Xuan Li
Deviation from Hanging
Skull
Removes obstructions from
channel, Benefits the ear,
Local point, Within the
hairline of the temporal
region, at the junction of the
lower 1/4 and the upper 3/4
of the distance between St 8 & GB7
GB 07 Qu Bin
Directly above the posterior
border of the pre-auricular
hairline, about one finger
breath anterior to (SJ 20)
GB 08 Shuai Gu
Leading Valley
Removes obstructions from
channel, Benefits the ear, Superior to the apex of the
auricle, 1.5 cun within the
hairline,
GB 09 Tian Choung
Penetrating Heaven
Removes obstructions from
channel, Subdues rising Qi,
Eliminates interior Wind,
Calms spasms, Calms Mind,
Directly above the posterior border of the auricle, 2 cun
within the hairline, about
0.5 cun posterior to (GB 8)
GB 10 Fu Bai
Posterior and superior to the
mastoid proces, midway of
the curve line drawn from
Tain Chong (GB 9) and Tou
Qiao Yin (GB 11)
GB 11 Qiao Yin - head Posterior and superior to the
mastoid process, on a line
connecting Fu Bai (GB 10)
and Wan Gu (GB 12)
GB 12 Wan Gu - head
Whole Bone
Eliminates Wind, Calms
spasms, Subdues rising Qi,
Calms the Mind, In the
depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid
process.
GB 13 Ben Shen
Mind Root
Calms the Mind, Eliminates
Wind, Gathers Essence to
the head, Clears the brain,
0.5 cun within the hairline
of the forehead, 3 cun
lateral to Shenting (Du 24).
GB 14 Yang Bai
White Yang Eliminates exterior Wind,
Subdues rising Qi,
On the forehead, 1 cun
directly above the midpoint
of the eyebrow.
GB 15 Tou Lin Qi
Falling Tears
Regulates the Mind,
Balances the emotions,
Directly above Yang Bai,
0.5 cun within the hairline, midway between Shenting
(Du 24) and Touwei (St 8).
GB 16 Muc Huang
1.5 cun posterior to Tou Lin
Qi (GB 15) on the line
connecting Tou ling qi to
Feng chi (GB 20)
GB 17 Zheng Ying
1.5 cun posterior to Muc Huang (GB 16) on the line
connecting Tou ling qi to
Feng chi (GB 20)
GB 18 Cheng Ling
Spirit Receiver
Calms the Mind, Clears the
brain, 1.5 cun posterior to
Zheng Ying (GB 17) on the
line connecting Tou ling qi
to Feng chi (GB 20)
GB 19 Nao Kong
Directly above Feng chi
(GB 20) at the level with
Nao hu (Du 17), on the
lateral side of the external
occipital protuberance.
GB 20 Feng Chi
Wind Pond
Eliminates Wind, interior
and exterior, Subdues Liver Yang, Brightens the eyes,
Benefits the ears, Clears
Heat, Clears the brain,
In the depression between
the upper portion of m.
sternocleidomastoideus and
m. trapezius, on the same
level with Feng fu (Du 16)
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GB 21 Jian Jing
Shoulder Well
Relaxes sinews, Promotes
lactation, Promotes
delivery.
Midway between Da Zhui (Du 14) and the acromion,
at the highest point of the
shoulder.
GB 22 Yuan Ye
On the mid axillary line
when tthe arm is raised, 3
cun below the axcilla.
GB 23 Zhe Jin
1 cun anterior to Yuan Ye
(GB 22), approx. at the level with the nipple.
GB 24 Ri Yue
Sun and Moon
Resolves Damp Heat,
Promotes the function of the
Gall Bladder and the Liver,
3 ribs below the nipple, in
the 7th. intercostal space.
GB 25 Jing Men Capital Door
On the lateral side of the
abdomen, on the lower
border of the free end of the
12th. rib.
GB 26 Dai Mai
Girdle Vessel
Regulates the uterus,
Resolves Damp Heat,
Regulates the Girdle Vessel,
Directly below the free end of the eleventh rib where
Zhang men (Liv 13) is
located, at the level with the
umbilicus.
GB 27 Wu Shu
In the lateral side of the
abdomen, anterior to the
superior iliac spine, 3 cun
below the level of the
umbilicus.
GB 28 Wei Dao
Anterior and inferior to the
anterior superior iliac spine,
0.5 cun anterior and inferior
to Wu Shu (GB 27)
GB 29 Ju Liao - femur
Squatting Crevice
Removes obstructions from
the channel,
In the depression of the
midpoint between the anterosuperior iliac spine
and the great trochanter.
GB 30 Huan Tiao
Jumping Circle
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Tonifies Blood
and Qi, Resolves Damp
Heat,
At the junction of the lateral
1/3 and the medial 2/3 of
the distance between the
great trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum. Patient
lying on side with thigh
flexed.
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GB 31 Feng Shi
Wind Market
Expels Wind, Relaxes the
sinews, Strengthens the
bones, Relieves itching,
On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun
above the transverse crease.
With patient standing with
the hands close to sides, the
point is where tip of finger
touches.
GB 32 Zhong Du - femur
On the lateral aspect of the
tigh, 5 cun above the
transverse popiteal crease,
between m. vastus lateralis and m. biceps femoris.
GB 33 Xi Yang Guan
Knee Yang gate
3 cun above Yang ling quan
(GB 34) lateral to the knee
joint, between the tendons
of m. biceps femoris and the
femur.
GB 34 Yang Ling Quan Yang Hill Spring
Promotes the smooth flow
of Liver Qi, Resolves Damp
Heat, Removes obstructions
from the channel, Relaxes
the sinews, Subdues
rebellious Qi,
In the depression anterior
and inferior to the small
head of the fibula. 2 cun
inferior to the knee
GB 35 Yang Jiao
Yang Crossing
Relaxes the sinews,
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Stops pain,
7 cun above the tip of the
external malleolus, on the
posterior border of the
fibula.
GB 36 Wai Qui Outer Mound
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Stops pain
7 cun above the tip of the
external malleolus, on the
anterior border of the fibula.
GB 37 Guang Ming
Brightness
Brightens the eyes, Expels
Wind, Clears Heat,
Conducts Fire downwards,
5 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the
anterior border of the fibula.
GB 38 Yang Fu
Yang Aid
Subdues Liver Yang, Clears
Heat, Resolves Damp Heat,
4 cun above and slightly
anterior to the tip of the
external malleolus, on the
anterior border of the fibula,
between m. extensor digitorum longus and m.
peronaeus brevis.
GB 39 Xuan Zhong
Hanging Bell
Benefits Essence, Nourishes
Marrow, Eliminates Wind,
3 cun above the tip of the
external malleolus, in the
depression between the posterior border of the
fibula and the tendons of m.
peronaeus longus and
brevis.
GB 40 Qui Xu
Mound Ruins
Promotes the smooth flow
of Liver Qi
In the depression on the
lateral side of the tendon of
m. extensor digitorum longus, anterior
and inferior to the external
malleolas.
GB 41 Zu Lin Qi
Falling Tears (foot)
Resolves Damp Heat,
Promotes the smooth flow
of Liver Qi, Regulates the
Girdle Vessel
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th. and
5th. metatarsal bones, on the
lateral side of the tendon of
m. extensor digiti minimi of
the foot.
GB 42 Di Wu Hui
Between the 4th. and 5th.
metatarsal bones, on the
medial side of the tendon of
m. extensor digiti minimi of
foot.
GB 43 Xia Xi Stream Insertion
Subdues Liver Yang,
Benefits the ears, Resolves
Damp Heat
On the dorsum of the foot,
between the 4th. and 5th.
toe, proximal to the margin
of the web.
GB 44 Qiao Yin - zu
Orifice Yin (foot)
Subdues Liver Yang, Benefits the eyes, Calms the
Mind
On the lateral side of the
4th. toe, about 0.1 cun
posterior to the corner of the
nail.
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Liv 01 Da Dun
Big Thick
Regulates menstruation,
Resolves Damp Heat,
Promotes the smooth flow
of Liver Qi, Restores consciousness,
On the lateral side of the
dorsum of the terminal
phalanx of the great toe,
between the corner of the
nail and the interphalangeal
joint
Liv 02 Xing Jian
Temporary In-Between
Clears Liver Fire, Subdues
Liver Yang, Cools Blood, Subdues interior Wind,
On the dorsum of the foot
between the first and second
toe, proximal to the margin
of the web.
Liv 03 Tai Chong
Bigger Rushing
Subdues Liver Yang, Expels
interior Wind, Promotes the
smooth flow of Liver Qi, Nourishes Liver Blood and
Liver Yin, Regulates
menstruation, Calms the
Mind, Calms Spasms,
On the dorsum of the foot,
in the depression distal to
the junction of the first and
second metatarsal bones.
Liv 04 Zhong Feng
Middle Seal
Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi in the Triple
Burner
1 cun anterior to the medial
malleolus, midway between
Shang Qui Sp5 and Jie Xi
St41, in the depression on
the medial side of the
tendon of m. tibialis
anterior.
Liv 05 Li Gou Gourd Ditch
Promotes the smooth flow
of Liver Qi, Resolves Damp
Heat,
5 cun above the tip of the
medial malleolus, on the
medial aspect and near the
medial border of the tibia.
Liv 06 Zhong Du - Foot
Middle Capital
Promotes the smooth flow
of Liver Qi, Resolves Damp
Heat
7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolas, on the
medial aspect and near the
medial border of the tibia.
Liv 07 Xi Guan
Knee Gate
Posterior and inferior to the
medial condyle of the tibia,
in the upper portion of the
medioal head of m.
gastrocnemius, 1 cun posterior to Yin ling quan
Sp9.
Liv 08 Qu Quan
Spring and Bend
Benefits the Bladder,
Resolves Dampness from
the Lower Burner, Relaxes
the sinews, Nourishes Liver
Blood,
With Knee flexed, in depression above the medial
end of transverse popliteal
crease, posterior to medial
epicondyle of femur, on the
anterior part of insertion of
m. semitendinosus & m.
semimembranosus
Liv 09 Yin Bao
4 cun above the medial
epicondyle of the femur, between m. vastus
medialis and m. sartorius.
Liv 10 Wu Li - femur
3 cun directly above
Qi chong S30, on the
lateral border of
m. abdutor longus.
Liv 11 Yin Lian
2 cun directly above Qi
chong S30, on the lateral
border of m. abdutor longus.
Liv 12 Ji Mai
Inferior and lateral to the
pubic spine, 2.5 cun lateral
to the Ren meridian, at the
inguinal groove lateral and
inferior to Qi chong S30.
Liv 13 Zhang Men
Chapter Gate Promotes the smooth flow
of Liver Qi, Relieves
retention of food, Benefits
the Stomach and Spleen,
On the lateral side of the
abdomen, below the free
end of the eleventh floating
rib.
Liv 14 Qi Men
Cycle Gate
Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, Benefits the
Stomach, Cools Blood,
Directly below the nipple,
in the sixth intercostals
space.
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P 01 Tian Chi
Heavenly Pond
1 cun lateral to nipple, in
the 4th. intercostal space.
P 02 Tian Quan 2 cun below the end of the
anterior axillary fold, on the
belly of the m. biceps
brachii
P 03 Qu Ze
Marsh on Bend
Pacifies the Stomach, Clears
Heat, Cools Blood, Expels
Fire Poison, Opens the
orifices, Stops convulsions,
Moves Blood and dispels stasis, Calms the Mind,
On the transverse cubital
crease, on the ulnar side of
the tendon of the m. biceps
brachii.
P 04 Xi Men
Cleft Door
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Stops pain,
Calms the Heart, Opens the chest, Regulates Heart
Blood, Cools the Blood,
Strengthens the Mind,
5 cun above the transverse
crease of the wrist on the
cleft of the tendons of m.
palmaris longus and m.
flexor carpi radialis
P 05 Jian Shi
Spirit Messenger
Resolves Phlegm in the Heart, Regulates Heart Qi,
Opens the chest, Regulates
the Stomach, Clears Heat,
3 cun above the wrist crease
on the cleft of the tendons
of m. palmaris longus and
m. flexor carpi radialis
P 06 Nei Guan
Inner Gate
Opens the chest, Regulates
Heart Qi and Blood,
Regulates and clears the
Triple Burner, Calms the Mind, Regulates Terminal
Yin, Harmonizes the
Stomach Qi and clears heat.
2 cun above the wrist crease
on the cleft of the tendons
of m. palmaris longus and
m. flexor carpi radialis
P 07 Da Ling
Great Hill
Calms the Mind, Clears Heat, Tonify Heart,
Directly in the wrist crease
on the cleft of the tendons
of m. palmaris longus and
m. flexor carpi radialis
P 08 Lao Gong
Labour Palace
Clears Heart Fire, Calms the
Mind,
On the transverse crease of the palm, between 2nd. &
3rd. metacarpal bones.
When fist is clenched, point
is just below tip of middle
finger.
P 09 Zhong Chong
Centre Rush
Clears Heat, Restores
consciousness, Expels
Wind,
In the centre of the tip of the middle finger.
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SJ 01 Guan Chong
Gate Rush
Clears Heat, Expels Wind,
Invigorates Blood, Restores
Consciousness, Stops
convulsions, On the lateral side of the
ring finger, about 0.1 cun
posterior to the corner of the
nail.
SJ 02 Ye Men
Fluid Door
Clears Heat, Expels Wind,
Benefits the ears, Removes
obstructions from the
channel,
When fist is clenched, point is located in the depression
proximal to the margin of
the web between the ring
and small finger.
SJ 03 Zhong Zhu - Hand
Middle Islet
Clears Heat, Expels Wind,
Benefits the ears, Removes
obstructions from the
channel, Regulates Qi, Lifts the Mind,
When fist is clenched, point
is on the dorsum of the hand
between the 4th. & 5th.
metacarpal bones, in the
depression proximal to the
metacarpophalangeal joint
SJ 04 Yang Chi
Yang Pond
Tonifies Yuan Qi, Relaxes
sinews, Removes obstructions from the
channel, Clears Heat,
Regulates the Stomach,
Promotes fluid
transformation, Benefits
Original Qi, Tonifies
Penetrating and Directing
vessels,
On the transverse crease of
the dorsum of wrist, in the
depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor
digitorum communis.
SJ 05 Wai Guan
Outer Gate
Expels Wind Heat, Releases
the Exterior, Removes
obstructions from the
channel, Benefits the ears,
Subdues Liver Yang,
2 cun above Yang Chi SJ 4,
between the radius and ulna.
SJ 06 Zhi Gou Branching Ditch
Regulates Qi, Removes
obstructions from the
channel, Removes
obstructions from the Large
Intestine, Clears Heat,
Expels Wind,
3 cun above Yang Chi SJ4
between the radius and ulna,
on the radial side of m.
extensor digitorum
SJ 07 Hui Zong
Converging Channels
Removes obstructions from
the channel, Benefits the
eyes and ears, Stops pain,
At the level with Zhi gou
(SJ 7), about one finger
breath lateral to Zhi gou, on
the radial side of the ulna.
SJ 08 San Yang Luo Connecting Three Yang
Clears Heat, Removes
obstructions from the
channel,
4 cun above Yang Chi SJ4,
between the radius and ulna.
SJ 09 Si Du
Four Rivers
On the lateral side of the
forearm, 5 cun below the
olecranon, between the radius and ulna.
SJ 10 Tian Jing
Heavenly Well
Relaxes tendons, Resolves
Dampness and Phlegm,
Dispels "masses", Clears
Heat, Dispels stagnation,
Regulates Nutritive and
Defensive Qi,
When elbow is flexed, point is in depression about 1 cun
superior to the olecranon.
SJ 11 Qing Leng Yuan
1 cun above Tian jing SJ 10,
when the elbow is flexed.
SJ 12 Xiao Luo
On the line joining the
olecranon and Jian Liao SJ
14, midway between Qing
leng yuan SJ 11 and Nao
hui SJ 13.
SJ 13 Nao Hui
Shoulder Convergence
On the line joining the
olecranon and Jian Liao SJ
14, on the posterior border
of m. deltoideus.
SJ 14 Jian Liao
Shoulder Crevice
Posterior and inferior to the
acromion, in the depression about 1 cun posterior to Jian
yu LI 15, when the arm is
abducted.
SJ 15 Tian Liao
Heavenly Crevice
Midway between Jian jing
GB 21, and Qu yuan SI 13,
on the posterior angle of the
scapula.
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SJ 16 Tian You
Posterior and inferior to the
mastoid process, on the
posterior border of m.
sternocleidomastoideus,
almost level with Tian rong SI 17, and Tian zhu Ub 10.
SJ 17 Yi Feng
Wind Screen
Expels Wind Heat, Benefits
the ears,
Posterior to the lobule of the
ear, in the depression
between the mandible and
mastoid process.
SJ 18 Qi Mai
In the centre of the mastoid
process, at the junction of
the middle and lower third
of the curve formed by Yi
feng SJ17, and Jiao sun
SJ20, posterior to the helix.
SJ 19 Lu Xi
Posterior to the ear, at the
junction of the upper and middle third of the curve
formed by Yi feng SJ17,
and Jiao sun SJ20, posterior
to the helix.
SJ 20 Jiao Sun
Directly above the ear apex,
within the hairline.
SJ 21 Er Men
Ear Door
In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and
slightly superior to the
condyloid process of the
mandible. above SI 19, &
GB2,
SJ 22 He Liao - Ear
Anterior and superior to Er
men SJ 21, at the level with
the root of the auricle, on the posterior border of the
hairline of the temple,
where the superficial
temporal artery passes.
SJ 23 Si Hu Kong
Silk Bamboo Hole
Expels Wind, Brightens the
eyes, Stops pain,
In the depression at the
lateral end of the eyebrow.
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Du 01 Chang Qiang
Long Strength
Regulates Governing and
Directing Vessels, Resolves
Damp Heat, Calms the
Mind, prolasped anus, Midway between the
coccyx and the anus.
Du 02 Yao Shu
Lumbar Shu
Extinguishes interior Wind,
Calms spasms and
convulsions, Strengthens
the lower back,
In the hiatus of the sacrum.
Du 03 Yao Yang Quan Lumbar Yang Gate
Strengthen the lower back,
Tonifies Yang, Strengthens
the legs, Local point
Below the spinous process
ofd the 4th. lumbar vertebra,
at a level with iliac crest.
Du 04 Ming Men
Gate of Life
Tonifies Kidney Yang, Nourishes Original Qi,
Warms the Gate of Vitality,
Expels Cold, Strengthens
the lower back, Benefits
Essence,
Below the spinous process
of the 2nd. lumbar vertebra.
Du 05 Xuan Shu
Suspended Pivot
Below the spinous process
of the 1st. lumbar vertebra.
Du 06 Ji Zhong
Centre of the Spine
Below the spinous process
of the 11th. thoracic
vertebra.
Du 07 Zhong Shu
Central Pivot Below the spinous process
of the 10th. thoracic
vertebra.
Du 08 Jin Suo
Tendon Spasm (Sinew
Contraction)
Relaxes the sinews,
Eliminates interior Wind
Below the spinous process
of the 9th. thoracic vertebra.
Du 09 Zhi Yang
Reaching Yang Regulates Liver & Gall
Bladder, Moves Qi, Opens
the chest and diaphragm,
Resolves Damp Heat,
Below the spinous process
of the 7th. thoracic vertebra.
Du 10 Ling Tai
Spirit Tower
Below the spinous process
of the 6th. thoracic vertebra.
Du 11 Shen Dao
Mind Way (Spirit Pathway)
Regulates the Heart, Calms
the Mind, Clears Heart Fire
Below the spinous process
of the 5th. thoracic vertebra.
Du 12 Shen Zhu
Body Pillar
Eliminates interior Wind,
Tonifies Lung Qi, Calms
spasms, Strengthens the
body Below the spinous process
of the 3rd. thoracic vertebra.
Du 13 Tao Dao
Kiln Way (Way of
Happiness)
Clears Heat, Clears Wind
Heat, Releases the interior,
Regulates the Lesser Yang,
Below the spinous process
of the 1st. thoracic vertebra.
Du 14 Da Zhui
Big Vertebra
Clears Heat, Releases the
Exterior, Expels Wind,
Regulates Ying and Wei Qi,
Clears the Mind, Tonifies
Yang, General Anti
Inflammatory,
Below the spinous process
of the 7th. cervical vertebra and above the 1st.
thoracic vertebra.
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Du 15 Ya Men
Gate to Dumbness
(muteness)
Clears the Mind, Stimulates
speech.
At the midpoint of the nape. 0.5 cun above the posterior
hairline.
Du 16 Feng Fu
Wind Palace
Eliminates Wind, Tonifies
Lung Qi, Clears the Mind,
Benefits the brain.
Directly below the external
occipital protuberance, At
the midpoint of the nape. 1 cun above the posterior
hairline.
Du 17 Nao Hu
Brain Window
Eliminates Wind, Benefits
the brain, Clears the Mind.
1.5 cun above Du-16, On
the upper border of the
occipital protuberance.
Du 18 Qiang Jian
Unyielding Space
On the midline of the head,
1.5 cun above Du 17,
midway between Du-16 and
Du-20.
Du 19 Hou Ding
Behind the Crown
(Posterior Vertex)
Calms the Mind 1.5 cun above Du 18.
Du 20 Bai Hui
Hundred Meetings
Clears the Mind, Lifts the
spirit, Tonifies Yang,
Strengthens the ascending
function of the Spleen,
Eliminates interior Wind,
Promotes resuscitation,
Midpoint of the line connecting the two apexes
of the ears.
Du 21 Qian Ding
In Front of the Crown
1.5 cun anterior to Du 20.
Du 22 Xin Hui
Fontanelle Meeting
1.5 cun anterior to Du 21.
Du 23 Shang Xing
Upper Star Opens the nose
1 cun within the anterior
hairline, on the midsagittal
line of the head.
Du 24 Shen Ting
Courtyard of the Mind
Calms the Mind
0.5 cun within the anterior
hairline, on the midsagittal line of the head.
Distance between anterior
hairline and glabella (Yin
Tang) is 3 cun
Du 25 Su Liao
White Crevice
On the tip of the nose.
Du 26 Ren Zhong
Middle of the Person
Promotes resuscitation, Benefits the Lumbar spine,
A little above the midpoint
of the philtrum, near
nostrils. At the upper .33 of
the philtrum.
Du 27 Dui Duan
Extremity of the Mouth
At the tip of the philtrum,
on the median tubercle of the upper lip, at the junction
of the skin and upper lip.
Du 28 Yin Jiao - mouth
Gum Intersection
At the junction of the gum
and the frenulum of the
upper lip.
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Ren 01 Hui Yin
Meeting of Yin
Nourishes Yin, Promotes
resusitation, Resolves Damp
Heat, Benefits Essence,
In the centre of the perineum, midway between
the anus and the scrotum or
posterior labial commissure
of vulva.
Ren 02 Qu Gu
Curved Bone
At the superior border of the
symphysis pubis, on the
midline of the abdomen. 5
cun inferior to the
umbilicus.
Ren 03 Zhong Ji
Middle Extremity
Resolves Damp Heat,
Promotes the Bladder
function of Qi
transformation, Clears Heat
1 cun above Ren 2, 4 cun
inferior to the umbilicus.
Ren 04 Guan Yuan
Gate of Original Qi
Nourishes Yin, Strengthens
Yang, Regulates the uterus,
Benefits Original Qi,
Tonifies the Kidneys, Calms
the Mind, Roots the
Ethereal Soul,
3 cun inferior to the
umbilicus.
Ren 05 Shi Men Stone Door
Strengthens Original Qi,
Promotes the transformation
and excretion of fluids in
the Lower Burner, Opens
the Water passages
1 cun above Ren 4, 2 cun
inferior to the umbilicus.
Ren 06 Qi Hai
Sea of Qi Tonifies Qi and Yang,
Regulates Qi, Tonifies
Original Qi, Resolves
Dampness,
1.5 cun inferior to the
umbilicus.
Ren 07 Yin Jiao -
abdomen
Yin Crossing
Nourishes Yin, Regulates
the uterus
1 cun below the umbilicus.
Ren 08 Shen Que
Main Palace
Rescues Yang, Strengthens
the Spleen, Tonifies
Original Qi In the centre of the
umbilicus.
Ren 09 Shui Fen
Water Seperation
Promotes the transformation
of fluids, Controls the
Water passages
1 cun above the umbilicus.
Ren 10 Xia Wan
Lower Epigastrium
Promotes the descending of
Stomach Qi, Relieves
stagnation of food, Tonifies
the Spleen, 2 cun above umbilicus.
Ren 11 Jian Li
Building Mile
Promotes the rotting and
ripening of the Stomach,
Stimulates the descending
of Stomach Qi
3 cun above the umbilicus.
Ren 12 Zhong Wan
Middle of Epigastrium Tonifies Stomach and
Spleen, Resolves
Dampness, Regulates
Stomach Qi, Improves
digestion,
4 cun above the umbilicus.
Ren 13 Zhang Wan
Upper Epigastrium
Subdues rebellious Stomach
Qi 5 cun above the umbilicus.
Ren 14 Ju Que
Great Palace
Subdues rebellious Stomach
Qi, Calms the Mind, Clears
the Heart,
6 cun above the umbilicus
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Ren 15 Jiu Wei
Turtledove Tail
Calms the Mind, Benefits
Original Qi
below the xiphoid process,
7 cun above the umbilicus, locate point in supine
position with arms uplifted.
Ren 16 Zhong Ting
Central Courtyard
Local point for Liver Qi
Stagnation
1 cun above Ren 15, level
with the lower border of the
sternum body. On the
midline of the sternum, at
the level of the 5th. intercostal space.
Ren 17 Shan Zhong
Middle of Chest
Tonifies Qi, Regulates Qi,
Dispels fullness from chest,
Clears the Lungs, Resolves
Phlegm, Benefits the
diaphragm and the breasts,
Stimulates production of
milk, Between the nipples, level
with the 4th intercostals
space.
Ren 18 Yu Tang
Jade Hall
1 rib above Ren 17, level
with the 3rd. intercostals
space.
Ren 19 Zi Gong - Chest
Purple Palace 1 rib above Ren 18, level
with the 2nd. intercostals
space.
Ren 20 Hua Gai
Magnificent Canopy
1 rib above Ren 19, on the
anterior midline, at the
midpoint of the sternal
angle, at the level with the 1st. intercostals space.
Ren 21 Xuan Ji
Jade Pivot
1 rib above Ren 20, on the
anterior midline, in the
centre of the manubrium
sterni.
Ren 22 Tian Tu
Heaven Projection
Stimulates the descending
of Lung Qi, Resolves
Phlegm, Clears Heat, Stops
cough, Benefits the throat, Soothes asthma,
In the centre of the
suprasternal fossa.
Ren 23 Lian Quan
Corner Spring
Dispels interior Wind,
Promotes speech, Clears
Fire, Resolves Phlegm,
Subdues rebellious Qi
Between the Adam's apple
and the mandible, in the depression of the upper
border of the hyoid bone
Ren 24 Cheng Jiang
Saliva Receiver
Expels exterior Wind
In the depression in the
centre of the mentolabial
groove, under the lower lip.
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EP B 01 Ding Chuan
Stopping asthma
Expels exterior Wind,
Calms asthma
0.5 cun lateral to Da Zhui
Du-14.
EP B 02 Hua Tua
Jia Ji
Hua Tuo back-filling point
Varies according to each
point
A group of 34 points on
both sides of the spine 0.5
cun from the midline in
correspondence of the
intervertebral spaces from
the 1st thoracic to the 5th Lumbar vertebra.
EP B 03 Wei Wan Xia
Shu
1.5 cun lateral to the lower
border of the spineous
process of the 8th. thoracic
vertebra.
EP B 04 Pi Gen
3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spineous
process of the 1st. lumbar
vertebra.
EP B 05 Xia Ji Shu
Below the spineous process
of the 3rd. lumbar vertebra.
EP B 06 Yao Yi
3 cun lateral to the lower
border of the spineous
process of the 4th. thoracic vertebra.
EP B 07 Yao Wan
In the depression, 4 cun
lateral tp the lower border
of the spineous process of
the 4th. thoracic vertebra.
EP B 08 Shi Qi
Zhui Xia
Below the 17th vertebra, Removes obstructions from
the challel, Benefits the
back On the midline of
the back below the tip of the
5th lumbar vertebra.
EP B 09 Yao Qi
2 cun above the tip of the
coccyx.
EP B 10 Jing Gong
Palace of Essence
Tonifies the Kidney Essence
On the back, 0.5 cun lateral
to the point Zhi Shi Bl-52
EP B 11 Yi Shu
Directly below T8, 1.5 cun
lateral
EP CA 01 Zi Gong Xue
Palace of Child
Tonifies and warms
Original Qi, Regulates menstruation, Calms the
fetus
On the abdomen, 3 cun
lateral to Zhong Ji, Ren-3
EP HN 01 Si Shen
Cong
Four Mind Hearing
Subdue interior Wind
A group of four points at the
vertex, 1cun in front, behind, left and right of the
point Bai Hui Du-20.
EP HN 02 Dang Yang
1 cun within the natural
hairline, directly above the
puple, while the patient is
looking straight ahead.
EP HN 03 Yin Tang
Seal Hall
Eliminates Wind, Stops convulsions, Calms
the Mind, Promotes sleep,
On the midline of the body
in between the two
eyebrows
EP HN 04 Yu Yao
Fish Spine
Clears Heat, Removes
obstructions from channel,
Brightens the eyes In the middle (midpoint) of
the eyebrow.
EP HN 05 Tai Yang
Greater Yang
Eliminates Wind, Clears
Fire,
In a depression 1 cun
posterior to the midpoint,
between the lateral end of
the eyebrow and the outer
canthus.
EP HN 06 Er Jian Ear Shoulder
At the apex of the ear, when
the ear is folded.
EP HN 07 Qiu Ho
At the junction of the lateral
0.25 and medial 0.75 of the
inferior border of the orbit.
EP HN 08 Shang ying
xiang
Below the nose bone, in the depression of the upper end
of the nasolabial sutcus.
EP HN 09 Nei Ying Xiang
At the upper end of the
nostrils.
EP HN 10 Ju Quan
At the centre of the tongue.
EP HN 11 Hai Quan Open the mouth and roll the
tongue, on the lingual
frenulum.
EP HN 12 Jin Jin
On the vein at the left side
of the frenulum of the
tongue.
EP HN 13 Yu Ye
On the vein at the right side
of the freulum of the tongue.
EP HN 14 Yi Ming
1 cun behind the point Yi
feng. which is posterior to
the lobule of the ear, in the
depression between the
mandible and mastoid
process.
EP HN 15 Jing Bai Lao 1 cun lateral to the midline
of the back, 2 cun above Da
Zhui Du-14.
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EP LL 01 Kuan Gu
1.5 cun bilateral to the point
St 34. When knee is flexed,
St-34 is 2 cun above the
laterosuperior border of the
patella.
EP LL 02 He Ding
In the depression of the
middle of the upper border
of the patella.
EP LL 03 Bai Chong Wo
1 cun above Sp 10.
EP LL 04 Nei Xi Yan
In the depression interior to
the patella ligement.
EP LL 05 Xi Yan
Knee eyes
Expel Wind, Benefit the
knees
Two points in the
depressions medial and
lateral to the patellar
ligaments. The lateral Xi
Yan is identical to Du Bi St-
35
EP LL 06 Dan Nang Xue
Gall Bladder point
Resolves Damp Heat from
the Gall Bladder
1 cun below Yang Ling
Quan GB-34.
EP LL 07 Lan Wei Xue
Appendix point
Stops abdominal pain,
Resolves Damp Heat On the Stomach channel
between ST-36 and ST-37,
on the right leg only.
Tender!
EP LL 08 Nei Huai Jian
At the apex of the medial
malleolas.
EP LL 09 Wai Huai Jian
At the apex of the lateral malleolas.
EP LL 10 Ba Feng
Eight Winds
Relax the sinews, Expel
Wind Damp, Invigorate
Blood
On the dorsum of the foot,
on the webs between the
five toes, proximal to the
margins of the webs.
EP LL 11 Du Yin
At the sole surface, on the midpoint of the transverse
crease of the distal
phalangeal joint of the 2nd.
toe.
EP LL 12 Qi Dian
At the tip of each toe, above
0.1 cun to the nail. 10 points
in total.
EP UL 01 Zhou Jian
At the apex of the ulnar olecranon.
EP UL 02 Er Bai
4 cun above the palmer
transverse crease of the
wrist, one point is on the
ulnar side of the tendon of
flexor carpi radialis muscle,
and the other on the radial
side.
EP UL 03 Zhong Quan On the back of the wrist, in
the depression between the
points LI-5 and SJ-4.
EP UL 04 Zhong Kui
In the midpoint of the
transverse crease of the
proximal phalangeal joint of
the middle finger. At the
dorsum of the hand.
EP UL 05 Da Gu Kong In the midpoint of the
transverse crease of the
phalangeal joint of the
thumb. At dorsum of hand.
EP UL 06 Xiao Gu Kong
In the midpoint of the
transverse crease of the
proximal phalangeal joint of
the small finger. At the
dorsum of the hand.
EP UL 07 Yao Tong Dian
Two points on the dorsum
of the hand. on the radial
side and ulnar side of the
tendon of the extensor
digitorum communis
mescle. 1 cun before the
transverse crease of the
wrist.
EP UL 08 Wai Lao Gong
On the dorsum of the hand
between the 2nd. and 3rd. metacarpo phalangeal joint.
EP UL 09 Ba Xie
Eight Pathogenic Factors
Relax the sinews, Expel
Wind Damp
Invigorate Blood On the
dorsum of the hand, on the
webs between the five
fingers of both hands. 8
points
EP UL 10 Si Feng
Four cracks
Expel Wind, Resolve
Dampness, Promote
digestion,
On the palmer surface, in
the transverse creases of the
proximal interphalangeal
joints of the four fingers,
excluding the thumb.
EP UL 11 Shi Xuan
Ten declarations
Clear Heat, Subdue interior
Wind, Open the orifices
On the tips of the ten
fingers, about 0.1 cun distal
to the nails. 10 points
EP UL 12 Jian Nei Ling
Inner shoulder mound
Removes obstructions from
channel, Expels Dampness and Cold
Midway between the end of
the anterior axillary fold and
Jian Yu L.I.-15
or directly opp. SI 9,
EP UL 13 Tian Mei
Heavenly Path
Midway between Lieque Lu
7 and Yangxi L.I. 5
N-HN-54 An Mian
Peaceful Sleep
Calms the Spirit, Soothes
the Liver
Behind the ear, midway
between GB-20 and SJ-17,
Posterior and slightly
superior to GB-12,